Israel Broadcasting Authority to air election newscast in English

The Israel Broadcasting Authority will air a special live newscast on Election Day in English.

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The half-hour program, to be broadcast on Channel 33, will begin at 11 P.M., one hour after the release of the exit polls.

Anchored by IBA's veteran diplomatic reporter Leah Zinder, the show will feature four reporters who will report live from the headquarters of the major parties.

Mitchell Barak, an American-born pollster, will be in the studio to analyze the incoming poll results and provide analysis of the emerging scenarios for the next Knesset.